Be a Part of DPHA's Product of the Year Awards!
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Has a new product been launched over the last year that deserves some recognition? Wether it is for its innovation or design, our past Products of the Year really stand out from the crowd.
The
Product of the Year Awards are a great opportunity to showcase new products, especially this year when opportunities have been few and far between! The awards will be presented at the DPHA conference in October, and will be featured in
Kitchen & Bath Design News, as well as other publications. Nominees and winners will be showcased to DPHA members and the A&D Community alike!
This year we have expanded our categories! Product of the Year categories include Accessories, Furniture, Cabinet Hardware, Door Hardware, Plumbing Fixtures, Water Delivery and Technology. You can see past winners
here.
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DPHA Members' Blog - July 3, 2020.
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HOW SMART DO YOU WANT TO BE?
Smart technology continues to evolve for the bath. We know clients in
(name of service territory)
appreciate technologically advanced toilets that feature self-rising and closing seats, automatic flushing, self-cleaning capabilities, heated seats and integral bidet systems that eliminate the need for toilet paper. Many of these intelligent toilets also include night lights, bluetooth connections to music services and personal digital assistants and integrated exhaust systems that remove odors and bacteria. The current pandemic has increased demand for faucets that can be used and operated hands-free that not only contribute to a healthier lifestyle but also one that is more environmentally efficient.
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Sales Tips and Industry Thoughts
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Happy Birthday USA!
This is the Independence Day issue of Connections. Tomorrow, July 4, is the day we celebrate the noble experiment that has led to the greatest democracy in the history of the world. Let’s take our time machine back to the Colonial era where a group of educated, successful ideologues decided that they wanted to have a larger say in how they lived, were governed and taxed. Thomas Paine’s best-selling
Common Sense
argued that an island could not rule a continent...
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What We Talk About When We Talk About Luxury: by Greg Rohl.
The kitchen and bath industry, and particularly the decorative or luxury segment of our business, has experienced tremendous growth over the past thirty years. If you were in the business or starting a business in the early 1980’s, you were well positioned to catch the Boomer wave, as the peak of that generation was entering their mid to late 20’s and starting to settle down and create households...
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#DPHAWeeklyWednesdayWebinar - July 8th
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It has been almost two months since our first dealer panel. Most DPHA showrooms had been closed for over a month, and the future was unknown. A lot has changed between May 13
th
and now! Every state in the US is in the process of opening, which looks different for each of today’s panelists. Join Trish Klein of Willis Klein, Bill Feinberg of Allied Kitchen & Bath and Jonas Weiner of Best Plumbing Tile & Stone as we discuss what showrooms look like in the COVID world.
If you have questions you want to pose to the panel, topics you would love to see us cover, or are interested in participating in a panel,
email us
! Missed a DPHA Webinar? Our #DPHAWeeklyWednesdayWebinars can be found on the members' only side of our website
here
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Ice Cold Water Anytime You Want with the Mountain Chill®.
The Mountain Chill® unit hides cleanly and simply beneath the sink and provides 3 gallons per hour of crisp, cool water from your own faucet. Having the Mountain Chill® Water Chiller in your home is the ultimate in convenience by providing cold water for drinks and chilled water for cooking…all in an instant!
Consider pairing the Mountain Chill® with the Mountain Pure® Filtration System so cold, clean, pure water can be yours to enjoy anytime day or night. Then above the sink, utilize a Mountain Plumbing Point-of-Use Accessory Faucet to have this water easily accessible and on demand. Available in a number of styles and finishes, these faucets are designed to work seamlessly with this water chiller.
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Gessi North America CEO, Larry Allen, Steps Down.
Gessi North America has announced CEO/Managing Director Larry Allen will step down from his position at the end of 2020 transitioning his responsibilities to Marco Meli, the company’s newly appointed Vice President of Sales. Allen has managed the North American market for Gessi since 2007 establishing Gessi as a leading brand especially within the architectural and design community. Gessi has been designing and manufacturing exclusive bathroom fittings and furnishings in Italy for more than 25 years. Under Allen’s leadership, Gessi has developed a strong presence in the North America decorative kitchen and bath products market while securing the brand in luxury showrooms, retail locations and high profile hospitality and design projects across the United States and Canada.
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HamatUSA Launches Pair of New Anti-Microbial Finishes.
Hamat has integrated CuverroShield™ into their own proprietary formula to create PVD White Copper. This finish has all the anti-microbial properties of copper in a more aesthetically pleasing nickel tone. This finish kills 99.9% of harmful bacteria such as MRSA Staphylococcus E Coli, and VRE within
2 hours
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The finish is easy to maintain and extremely durable.
PVD White Copper never fades or wears away, is tarnish resistant and will not oxidize.
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Barclay Introduces the Lilith Copper Tub.
Your bathroom might need a rustic touch added to it, and Barclay offers their hand-finished 67” Lilith Copper Slipper tub.
The interior and exterior are a dark chocolate brown featuring a Mexican Hammered Finish. Copper holds heat well, so come home to a beautiful tub, and enjoy a relaxing warm bath. Lilith will shape effortlessly into modern or vintage décor. A guaranteed splendid sight.
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Kymberly B Glazer
Director of Marketing & Sales
Decorative Plumbing and Hardware Association (DPHA)
504.475.8111
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